After a brief intermission, the lights dim to welcome the show’s main attraction - Blues Traveler - and the crowd goes wild. His solo acoustic act picks up as he introduces Blues Traveler keys player, Ben Wilson, who accepts applause as he steps into his massive dual-piano space and begins tearing up the keys like a man on a mission.įans continue to file in through the opener until the house is full.

The ensemble gives an ‘80s vibe with Manson’s denim-on-denim getup and fade-in screenplay on the TV screens, paying homage to the time period when he and Blues Traveler came up in NYC. Jono Manson, the band’s later-announced mentor from their early days in NYC, opened the show with a solo guitar act, singing a traditional song about, you named it - the blues - then breaking into a more hardcore southern-acoustic set list. The mood was anticipatory as the band’s opener neared, cheers erupting as the lights dimmed preparing for show time. Fans loaded in as the doors opened, fresh from dinner and for many, fresh from the casino slot machines. Please check with Guest Services for event age restrictions.Blues Traveler kicked off Thursday night in the Pavilion at the Downstream Casino Resort. If a guest is younger than 18 they must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. The Peoria Showplace is open to all age groups for certain events. Guests under 18 are welcome to visit the Coal Creek Restaurant or Backwood’s Bar and Grill if accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. You must be 18 years of age and have a valid photo ID to play or be on the casino floor. Truckers Lounge is open from 7AM – 10PM 7 days a week! Complitmetary Showers & Laundry Service, Kitchen, TV’s, Food, Drinks, Hotel Discount & more. Parking and Trucker Parking is always free! Our parking lot is well lit, monitored 24/7, and within walking distance of both the Hotel and Casino.

Our mission is to provide a gaming and entertainment experience that excites & exceeds guest expectations, through the passionate efforts of our dedicated and valued team at Buffalo Run Casino & Resort. Our guests can enjoy games from VGT, Castle Hill, Aristocrat, AGS, Bally, IGT & more! Try your luck in our Buffalo Zone with all your favorite Buffalo Slots! Experience the award-winning Coal Creek Restaurant, Backwood’s Bar and Grill, The Bistro, High Limit Room, and live entertainment inside the 1,500 seat Peoria Showplace event center. Our gaming floor is over 70,000 square feet of casino space, featuring the area’s widest variety of machines and table games.

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